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Crypho

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What it is

Crypho is an end-to-end encrypted communications service for chat, file sharing, and video conferencing. Persistent group chats include a shared file folder and are available only to invited members. The service supports encrypted calls and video calls, guest access, and apps for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and the web. It uses TOTP two-factor authentication, with tokens available by SMS or mobile app, and offers Norwegian BankID identification for company and customer processes. Crypho lists authenticated AES with 256-bit keys in CCM mode, El-Gamal elliptic-curve 384-bit encryption, and scrypt among its cryptographic methods. The company says user data is hosted on dedicated servers in Norway, without cloud services. The free plan is for personal use, limited to one group and files up to 3 MB. Pro costs €379 a month and allows up to 25 team members, 100 groups, and files up to 100 MB. Enterprise pricing is available by contacting Crypho; listed features include files up to 2 GB, unlimited groups, and an optional on-premise server.

Spec sheet

Product
Crypho is an end-to-end encrypted enterprise communications service for chat, file sharing and video conferencing.Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
Platforms
Crypho provides a browser-based web app, Windows and Mac desktop apps, and Android and iOS mobile apps.Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
Support
Customers can email [email protected] or invite Crypho support to chat in the app; the support team operates in European time zones (CET).Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
Headquarters
Oslo, NorwayRead 28 Sep 2026 · crypho.com
Founded
2012Read 28 Sep 2026 · crypho.com
Company
Crypho says it was established in Norway in 2012 by open-source and cryptography veterans.Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
BankID
Crypho offers identification with Norwegian BankID for company and customer processes.Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
Compliance export
The paid organizational account documentation says customers can download plain-text chat transcripts for compliance or archiving.Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
Encryption
Crypho lists authenticated AES with 256-bit keys in CCM mode, El-Gamal elliptic-curve 384-bit encryption and scrypt among its cryptographic methods.Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
File sharing
The homepage states that Crypho supports sharing large files up to 2GB.Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
Group chats
Groups are persistent chat rooms with a shared file folder, accessible exclusively to invited members.Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
Hosting
Crypho says its infrastructure uses dedicated servers in Norway and no cloud services for hosting or storing user data.Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
Personal account limits
The FAQ says personal accounts can own only one group and have file-size limits.Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
Two-factor authentication
Crypho uses TOTP two-factor authentication, with tokens available through SMS or its mobile app.Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
Who it serves
Crypho names finance, energy, enterprise, government, law enforcement and small companies with security requirements as typical users.Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Personal use · Files up to 3mb · Encrypted calls/video calls · Limited to 1 group Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
Pro Plan €379 a month monthly recurring subscription Professional use · Files up to 100mb · Up to 25 team members · Encrypted calls/video calls · Up to 100 groups · Content Export Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com
Enterprise Priced on request Contact us for pricing For larger organisations · File sharing up to 2gb · Unlimited groups · Encrypted calls/video calls · Invite external guests · Content Export · Optional on-premise server Read 4 Oct 2026 · crypho.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • End-to-end encryption is the default.
  • Available on mobile, desktop, and web.
  • Group chats include a shared file folder.
  • Offers TOTP two-factor authentication and BankID identification.
  • Paid organizational accounts include content export.

Limits

  • Free accounts are limited to one group.
  • Free-plan files are limited to 3 MB.
  • Pro costs €379 a month.
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting Crypho.

Who it suits

Crypho names finance, energy, enterprise, government, law enforcement, and small companies with security requirements as typical users. The available plans span personal use through larger organizations.

Verdict

Crypho combines encrypted group communication with file sharing and video calls across five listed platforms. The free plan has a one-group and 3 MB file limit, while larger teams should review Pro or request Enterprise pricing.

Where Specifiction places it

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